THE PRESS BOX. IN THE ZONE.

Broken hearted

After six years of marriage, Hamm and Christiaan Corry, a Marine helicopter pilot, have begun divorce proceedings, Hamm told the New York Times. She and Corry met while they were students at North Carolina, but their careers have kept them apart for weeks, even months, at a time.

"Our career paths really never crossed," Hamm, 29, said. "We were both committed to what we were doing. I know a lot of times I wasn't there for him and that I regret."

Brand recognition

Elton Brand is coming back to town, but only for a celebrity appearance.

The former Bulls power forward will appear at Corey Maggette's benefit basketball game July 28 at Proviso West High School. The game culminates Maggette's week-long basketball camp.

Say what?

`He's not one who has a driving political ambition.'

U.S. Rep. Jim Leach (R-Iowa) on the prospect of wrestling great Dan Gable running for governor of Iowa.